An app that measures pain by analysing facial “micro-expressions” is expected to be available later this year. ePAT Technologies (ASX:EPT) developed the app to help carers determine when someone who can’t communicate well is in pain. An initial version of the app for patients with dementia was cleared for use as a medical device in […]

Pain Assessment Tool Reliable for Dementia An electronic pain assessment tool developed by ePAT Technologies has been shown to be valid and reliable for people with moderate to severe dementia. The smartphone app for pain detection captures a brief video of a person, which is analysed using facial recognition software to detect the presence of […]